Roswell spends $3.1 million to rebuild 1950s park pond and improve stormwater control

Roswell’s 1950s farm pond, now part of the busy Roswell Area Park, reopened after a $3.1 million overhaul that began in fall 2025. Engineers rebuilt the weakened embankment, swapped corroded corrugated metal pipes for reinforced concrete, and reconstructed outlet structures to better handle runoff from a 52-acre drainage area. Dredging cleared long-accumulated sediment, increasing depth and storage while removing pollutants.

The project added 35 native trees, shrubs and turtle habitat features, and restored the surrounding walking trail. Fish were temporarily relocated and will be restocked with native species later, with fishing expected to resume in late 2027. The renovation was funded by Roswell’s 2022 voter-approved bond program for park improvements.